Comparison

Block Ads vs Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Block Ads

This app enhances your browsing experience by blocking intrusive advertisements and pop-ups across websites and video platforms. It also provides advanced privacy protection by preventing trackers from collecting your data, ensuring a cleaner, faster, and more secure online journey.

Highlights
  • Safari ads blocker
  • Ad-Free YTube
  • Block tracking
  • Block ads by region
  • Block adult sites
  • Custom block/allow lists
  • Hide article comments
Features
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Block Ads: Web Browser Safe is the best ad blocker for Safari app and Ad-Free YTube experience. It will not only remove annoying ads but also secure your privacy with advanced tracking protection and gives users a peaceful and enjoyable web experience. Have you ever been continually swamped with advertisements, pop-ups, banners, commercial links disguised within content, or auto-play videos that suddenly appear? By blocking annoying ads from the browser you're visiting, Block Ads: Web Browser Safe will rescue you from the persistent discomfort of these ads! It is free to use and does a fantastic job of removing advertisements for Safari. With Block Ads: Web Browser Safe, you can enjoy a cleaner, faster, and more private browsing experience. Download now and start your web browser no ads! KEY FEATURES of Block Ads: Web Browser Safe: - Safari ads blocker. - Ad-Free YTube - Block tracking: Protect your information from being tracked by websites and social media. - Block ads from specific regions. - Block adult sites: block 18+ websites. - Block Sites: Add websites you wish to block. - Allow List: Allow ads on specific websites. - Hide Article Comments: Block comments where they aren't the primary focus. Blocking ads in the Safari browser Removes all kinds of ads in Safari including banners, pop-ups, video ads and everywhere else. Say goodbye to annoying ads and have a safe experience while surfing on websites. Ad-Free YTube It is easy to block all YTube ads: pre-roll video ads, text & banner ads. With Block Ads, you can save time by stopping those useless advertisements. Privacy protection Say no to trackers with advanced protection. The web is full of trackers that literally watch your every click. Block Ads: Web Browser Safe additionally blocks tracking sites on the web that collect information about you. Block ads from specific regions Block Ads: Web Browser Safe helps you block ads in specific languages such as English, German, Dutch, French, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese,... Block site for adults Some websites always appear with weird adult content like porn pop-ups, adult videos, dating apps or other 18+ content. With Block Ads: Web Browser Safe, you can block them entirely and browse without distractions. Create Block Sites & Allow List Manually add the website URL to block ads to the Block Sites and build blocking rules according to the actual situation. Block Ads: Web Browser Safe also includes a Allow List, enabling you to add trusted websites and perhaps those you want to support by allowing ads to your exceptions list. Hide Article Comments Block or hide the comment sections in articles where they aren't the main focus, allowing you to focus solely on the content. Download now to make your internet-surfing isn't disruptive. HOW TO ENABLE Block Ads: Web Browser Safe: - Download Block Ads: Web Browser Safe in AppStore. - Proceed to "Safari" browser settings. - Select "Extensions" then tap "Content Blockers" and turn "ON" all our extensions. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS: - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase. - Subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Terms of service: https://clever-ai-global.web.app/term.html Privacy policy: https://clever-ai-global.web.app/policy.html

About

Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy

Enhance your browsing experience by blocking intrusive ads, trackers, and pop-ups across all websites. This tool significantly speeds up page load times and provides insights into online tracking activities, offering a cleaner and more private internet.

Highlights
  • Block ads and pop-ups
  • Stop trackers from collecting data
  • Remove cookie consent pop-ups
  • Speed up page load times
  • Get detailed tracker insights
  • Preview tracker info on search results
  • Customize with whitelists
Features
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Block ads, trackers, and popups on Safari. Browse 2.5X faster with Ghostery, the powerful ad blocker for iPhone, iPad, and Mac with over 100 million downloads worldwide. FEATURES: * Block ads and pop-ups across all websites, including YouTube and Facebook * Stop trackers from collecting your personal data * Automatically remove annoying cookie consent pop-ups * Speed up page load times * Get detailed insights on trackers for any website you visit * Preview tracker information on search engine results before visiting a page * Customize your browsing with whitelists for trusted sites and trackers * Enjoy a cleaner, faster, and more private web experience ABOUT GHOSTERY: Ghostery is more than just an ad blocker. Our advanced privacy protection suite is powered by the world's largest tracker database, WhoTracks.Me ensuring you stay ahead of evolving online threats. As an open-source app supported by a global community, Ghostery is committed to making the internet a safer, more private place for everyone. WHY CHOOSE GHOSTERY? * Easy to use: Install and start protecting your privacy in seconds * Customizable: Fine-tune your protection levels to suit your needs * Transparent: See exactly what trackers are blocked on each site * Constantly updated: Our tracker database is upgraded daily * Free and open-source: No hidden costs and fully transparent Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.ghostery.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Block Ads4 screens
Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy at 76% against Block Ads's 20%. Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Block Ads's advantage is ratings volume (642 vs 202) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Block Ads sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 642 and 202 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Block Ads's written reviews are positive against 76% of Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block Ads ships an update every 2 months, Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Block Ads versus Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock AdsGhostery AdBlocker for Privacy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (642 ratings)4.3 (202 ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.7% of reviews76.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings642 — better202
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.7
Further details — not scored
Size272 MB45 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCleverAI GlobalGhostery GmbH

Customer experience

Block Ads

All ratings642 ratings
Positive74.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative22.6%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive19.7%
Neutral3.9%
Negative76.3%

Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy

All ratings202 ratings
Positive80.7%
Neutral6.4%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews385 reviews
Positive76.1%
Neutral5.7%
Negative18.2%

User reviews

Block Ads

From 642 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good app
  • 🚀 Blocks ads completely
  • 💯 Amazing app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't block ads
  • 💰 Paywall for ad blocking
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🚫 False advertising about being free
  • 🤖 Suspicious 5-star reviews

Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy

From 202 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to understand settings
  • 🚀 Websites run much better
  • 🔒 Blocks ads, trackers, and pop-ups
  • 👍 Customizable blocking options
  • 🚀 Lightweight and fast

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance on different platforms
  • 🐛 Fails to block some ads, especially on YouTube
  • 🐛 Occasionally stops working or requires reinstallation

Bugs and requests

Block Ads

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Breaks web browsing functionality
  • Duplicate content on web pages

Requested features

2 requests
  • Change age requirement
  • Improve cancellation process

Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • New version not supported on macOS Safari
  • Uninstall icon causes issues on other devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow one-time donations instead of subscriptions
  • Expand DNS-level blocking to other devices
  • Improve integration with Safari and other browsers

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Block Ads

Subscriptions11
  • Adblock Pro - Content Blocker$3.997 Days
  • Adblock Pro - Blocker$5.997 Days
  • Adblock Pro - Content Blocker7 Days trial$5.991 Month
Show 8 more
  • Adblock Pro - Content Blocker3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • VPN Master - Safe Browsing3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Adblock Pro - Content Blocker$8.991 Month
  • Adblock Pro - Blocker3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • VPN Pro - Private Network1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • Adblock Pro - Ultimate3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Adblock Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • VPN Premium$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Adblock Premium Onetime$44.99
11 purchases

Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy

Subscriptions8
  • Small monthly contribution$1.991 Month
  • Medium monthly contribution$4.991 Month
  • Monthly donation$4.991 Month
Show 5 more
  • Large monthly contribution$11.991 Month
  • Small yearly contribution$23.901 Year
  • Yearly donation$47.991 Year
  • Medium yearly contribution$59.901 Year
  • Large yearly contribution$143.991 Year
One-time3
  • Small one-time contributio$5.00
  • Medium one-time contribution$10.00
  • Large one-time contribution$20.00

Questions

Is Block Ads free?
Block Ads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy free?
Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Block Ads or Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy?
Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy is rated higher. Block Ads averages 4.0 out of 5 from 642 ratings, while Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy averages 4.3 from 202 ratings.
Do Block Ads or Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy have ads?
Neither Block Ads nor Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Block Ads or Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy?
Block Ads ships an update every 2 months, and Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy weekly. Most recently, Block Ads was updated on September 25, 2026 and Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy on September 23, 2026.

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